Apparent suicide on Shenendehowa campus overnight

CLIFTON PARK -- State police Friday were investigating an apparent suicide of a 42-year-old male that took place on the Shenendehowa Central School main campus off Route 146.

The identity is not being released by police.

Authorities indicated that state police were alerted by relatives of the man and attempted to resuscitate the victim when they arrived approximately 1 a.m.

The man, who resides near the campus, was declared dead at the scene by Saratoga County Coroner Thomas Salvadore, state police said.

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Shenendehowa Spokesperson Kelly DeFiciani said the victim has no affiliation with the school district and declined to comment on any details of the investigation or incident.

"It really has nothing to do with us, other than it occurred on our property," she said. She said the man was on the school grounds, but would not specify where. She referred comment to the State Troopers.

New York State Police Spokesperson Mark Cepiel would also not comment on specifically where the body was found on campus or a suspected cause of death. He emphasized, however, that no weapons were involved in the incident.

He said ordinarily no information would be released about a suicide, but because of the location the body was located the police felt it prudent.

Cepiel said the identity would not be released, even on the conclusion of the investigation, because "it is tragic enough."

The body was removed and transported to Saratoga Hospital for an autopsy, which may be completed as early as Friday afternoon.

DeFiciani said classes were not impacted by the incident and students at large have not been informed. A message was sent to parents and staff and a statement was posted on the Shenedehowa website.